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Seibt Family History

Seibt Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Seib, Geist, Leib, Saint, Seif, Reidt, Suit, Sebo, Seim, Heit

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Where is the Seibt family from?

You can see how Seibt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seibt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Seibt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Seibt family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Seibt's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Seibt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seibt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Seibt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Assembler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seibt. 55% of Seibt men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Seibt women worked as an Assembler.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Merchant
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    100%

What Seibt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Seibt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seibt census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 529 immigration records available for the last name Seibt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Seibt. For the veterans among your Seibt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seibt lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Seibt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Seibt in 1953 was 43, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seibt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seibt ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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